Associate Creative Director, Design

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200663704-2459

Summary

At Apple, we focus deeply on our customers’ experience. Apple Ads brings this same approach to advertising, helping people find exactly what they’re looking for and helping advertisers grow their businesses. Our technology powers ads and sponsorships across Apple Services, including the App Store, Apple News, and MLS Season Pass. Everything we do is designed for trust, connection, and impact: We respect user privacy, integrate advertising thoughtfully into the experience, and deliver value for advertisers of all sizes — from small app developers to big, global brands. Because when advertising is done right, it benefits everyone.

Description

The Associate Creative Director, Design drives marketing initiatives — from brand to tactical — across the Apple Ads ecosystem. This role requires an exemplary record in graphic design and art direction for the web, particularly for the marketing of major global brands; a superior knowledge of interactive creative development tools and processes; and the vision to direct a multidisciplinary team of designers and art directors to craft world-class creative solutions that balance design excellence with business objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in graphic design, digital products, services or a related discipline — specializing in visual design for the web.

• You have a diverse portfolio of daring, ground-breaking work that is consummate in its craft.

• You set a blistering design pace on every project; exhibiting a vision for the work, minding the details, and solving business problems in a deep and meaningful way.

• BA or BFA in Graphic Design or other related design discipline preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively — from internal reviews through to leadership presentations.

• Deep understanding of design thinking and brand systems, and how to apply them within large-scale organizations.

• A history of leading video and photo shoots — from casting through to color correction — resulting in the concise implementation of world-class storytelling.

• A natural collaborator and mentor who thrives in a group environment and knows how to bring out the best in a team spanning design, copy, UX, and development.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, creating clarity, and aligning diverse teams toward a shared goal.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.